China's National People's Congress has begun its yearly gathering in the nation's capital. The Associated Press has compiled a collection of images documenting the legislative proceedings.
BEIJING (AP) — China’s top legislative body has commenced its yearly gathering in the country’s capital city.
The Associated Press photography team has assembled a visual collection showcasing the proceedings of this annual governmental session.
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